Jointer Quadrant Assembly

[judaspre1982]

Is anyone else waiting for their B/O jointer quad assembly p/n 502651? I have been waiting for several months and when I called SS to get an order status the gentleman said I was the 3rd person that day to inquire and he had no idea when the item would be shipped. I know there has been several discussions on the subject of made to order and just in time shipping. I am wondering if they need so many orders for this part before they make it. I have two Magna jointers and the one I use has a stripped tilt quad on the threaded casting. Luckily I have another jointer to use for spare parts. When I ordered the quad Linda said she was not sure if the new part would work with the older Magna handle and locking mechanism. Has anyone used a newer made Quad on a Magna era jointer?-----Are they compatible? Thanks-------Dave

[nuhobby]

Hi Dave,

Hang in there on back-orders. I suspect you are right that a certain 'critical mass' of demand has to be built up before they make/ship the things. I just got in some parts this week that I had ordered about 3 months ago.

Regarding the Jointer's Quadrant, all I can report is that about 1 yr ago I restored a late 1950s Magna jointer (for a friend) at the same 3-week period when my brand-new Shopsmith Jointer came in. I think functionally the quadrant area of each was identical. I would not expect problems using new parts on old machines. By the way my new-machine's quadrant "miter stop screws" had to be turned pretty close to their ends-of-travel to deliver the exact angles of 90, 45, etc. Perhaps this indicates the metal casting has some production variations in dimensions.

[judaspre1982]

Thanks for the reply Chris. Its nice to have so many other guys out there with the Magna era equipment to bounce things off of. I was hoping to get more replies from others who are waiting for the quadrant also to get some idea as to how many are on B/O. Being as tho the quad is one of the 17 most ordered parts I would think the lead time would be better. Just glad I had a back up part otherwise my jointer would be out of business.------Dave

[pinkiewerewolf]

I have a quadrant on BO but I only ordered it around a month ago.
I didn't end up needing it but I'll take it as a spare, since it can be one of the most ordered parts and I can be one of the biggest bumblers that might just end up needing the part.:o

[judaspre1982]

New quadrant has been received and works with the old Magna jointer perfectly. "Good things come to those who wait":D -----Dave